Inspection Report

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RICKY'S CUBAN CAFE

5249 EHRLICH RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3445017
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8734043
DBPR license3917084

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in reach in cooler at time of inspection. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small pan with soapy water and scrub pad in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed pan during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in bulk product at time of inspection. Operator set handles outside of product at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.